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ID. S. BRISCOE,
Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law,
Al ST. Paurs Street, Baltimore, Md
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31

Lightning, heat and earthquakes are
uniting their forces to alarm and destroy
men and other animals, and things gen.
orally. Between the first two there is an
Obvious connection, so that the rule is
that the hotter the summer or the climate
the more thunder and lightning. Earth
quakes are less comprehensive, though
some scientists, we observe. try to connect
them with heat. Among the many terri
BILE storms of the season reported from
all parts Of the country, that in New
Britain, Conn.,, on the night of August l.,
appears to have been the most appalling.
Hundreds of trees were stripped Of bark 4,
seven houses and three barns were struck.
and herd Of cattle, of which thirty
fell dead at one stroke. Years ago, when
some of the Eastern people spoke of the
earthquakes on the Pacific coast, San
Francisco paper retorted that sun and
lightning strokes were com mparatively un-
known there. Since then The earthquake
has been added to our foes, while light
ming and sun have smitten US sorely. One
cause of congratulation remains: that
with all the heat and humidity of this
summer, the greatest for many years: the
cholera has not appeared. Only those
who remember previous epidemics can
imagine the havoc which would have
been wrought had itappeared this year.
~. Y. AdUOcdte.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
Time Lost Made Up.

The "3O minutes late" in tho arrival
and departure Of the train at and from
the city, August 20, was nearly redeemed
as we rolled up at Leesyille. Gentle Je-
ter Mitchell took charge of the itinerant
and soon we both were with our families
at his house and home. Some times !
think it would rot he the easiest thing
for me to do to demonstrate where my
home is, specially for about a month
past not so hard either, for as in the
present instance I have not failed for the
time to find open door homes and inviting
and warm hearted friends within.
After renewing the acquaintance OF tue
permanent and transient members of lhe
household, tea and talk and worship, it
was even past the time for a model assem-
bly, 10 adjourn.
Sabbath the venerables drove up to
Sunday School, and there was Snperln-
tendent Daniel and other faithful as atore-
time. Sent back the carriage once, twice,
to bring others in time for worship. My
talk at IL seemed to interest nearly all
present, and might not have hurt some
who were absent.
With Bro. John Drafts dined at Bro.
Bodies, Sen., then called to see som9
that were not able to 60 to church. Bro.
George Fulmer will, think, be out in a
few days. He has never been TO say sick
before, and seems not so we'll to under
stand that sick man doesn't feel just like
a we'll one. Rev. Mr.. Edwards son
found quite low but not so low that God
cannot and may not raise him up. Learn
ell at Bro. Vests that the young Levite
(of the family of Watson) and mother
were doing well.
The rain on the afternoon interfered
with the Baptist school and also with the
Methodist. $50 p. m. hour for preach
ing. Yet talked about as I should if ]
had had more than a dozen and half
One of my small congregation, a hus-
band-wife not present-applied for men,
bership.
After tea and prayer at my "home"
Mr.. Mitchell gave me another ride to
Leesville and there left me.
If have omitted to mention with pro-
priety ought of other persons or things,
nv excuse is that I can hardly give ac-
count of myself. A whole column OF the
Neighbor is open, free Of cost, to any who
may chose to fill it. Selah.
S. H. B.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
A Superstition.

"Almighty God has decided forever
all questions submitted to the terrible
rbitrament of War" 1t seems to be
implied in this remark by distin'
guished general, that there is some
thing divine in the selection of war as
an "Arbiter" and that decisions forced
on the battlefield are peculiarly those
of the Almighty. This is hereditary
and not uncommon superstition. III
former ages difficult and perplexine
cases were submitted to the casting ol
lot prov. xvi. 33) which was Ger
tainly a harmless and bloodless car
biter.n In the middle ages, duellists
were selected and trained to fighting
and kept in the anti-room of courts
civil and ecclesiastical, and to the re-
suits of their combat were submitted
questions that puzzled the judges
They seldom killed or severely wound
ed each other and the worst of thai
kind of an "appeal" was its absurdity
But the ancient superstition still
holds in the form above quoted. Mer
seem to think that the all-wise and in
finitely good God has selected the
fighting, wounding and killing o
each other in war by several thousands
as somehow the occasion of q solemn
and final judgment by Him on the
merits of the case for which each
army contends.
AS if the infinite God, who has al
resources and all means at his com
mand, should deliberately choose
among them not human reason, con
science, common sense, judicial ability
or any exercise of the supreme facul
ties of the soul, but should appoint
bloody hands moved by passion tc
force conclusions! This the ultimate
and supreme Arbiter!
This makes war divine institution
1t honors it as Supreme Court OF Ap
peals. 1t demands for it the sanctions
of religion. It's perpetuity should be
desired and prayed for. Its decisions
should be religiously submitted to. :.
War is not only not an "Arbiter," !,
is far less "missionary" of God than
fires, cyclones, diseases and other in
evitable calamities. These may come
by the operation of causes for which
man is not responsible. God may en-
ploy them to work out hrs purposes
without seeming to conntenance hu'
man guilt.
But wars come of lusts that war in
mems souls. They are the offspring
of tyrannous passions, which the Gre
ator has designed should he subordi
mated to reason and conscience. In
the evolution of the race in morals
God has permitted and even used wal
as sponge to wipe clean the board or
which other and better things are tt
written. But it is a filthy sponge anl
leaves its own mark.
In Christ is revealed another meth
cd and spirit. War is outgrown and
we believe, in the counsels of Heaven
abolished. It ought to be abolished
by men.
Why call thing so vile and cruel
divine? Why crown the monster
with flowers? Why by conscriptior
throw men under the wheels of hi!
|juggernaut? Let him perish from thu
earth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31

The Rev. Daniel Curry, D. d., Ill. d.,
who died in New York August II. 1887,
was one of the most prominent Metho-
dist ministers Of this country. He was
a native of New York and was graduated
from the Wesleyan University at Middle
town, Conn.,, in 1889. In 1910 he went to
Georgia to take charge of an academy at
Macon. Two years later, while the Meth
odist Church was still undivided, he en-
tered the Georgia Conference. The great
conflict over the slavery question was
then going on. DR.. Curry was ever a
fervent advocate of abolition, and when
the Methodist Church, South, sprang into
being he returned to the North and con-
tinued his crusade against slavery in the
company of Garrison, Whittier and Phil
lips. He has filled nearly all the impor-
tant Offices of his church, but most of his
time and talent has been given to literary
work. He has been editor of the Chris
tian Advocate, the Methodist, the Ma
tional Repository, and the Methodist
Magazine. He was also the author OF
several celebrated theological works.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
Taking Things as They Are.
By ELLA A. DRINKWATER.

In taking things as they are, or in
of the CHIEF differences between one
person and another person. We can
not treat people as if they were what
they ought to be, or even as if they
were what they will be; but. if we
would deal justly and agreeably, we
must take people as they are.
We cannot live in the world as if it
were an ideal world we must take
the hard facts, and make the best of
them.
The reason why the teachers in a
certain school are continually clashing
with their principal, is simply because
they are taking her as she should be-
liberal-minded, sweet-tempered, wo-
manly; now, if they would take her
as she is,-narrow-minded, irritable,
childish, and treat her accordingly,
matters would run smoothly.
The majority of people arise in the
morning expecting children to be per-
fectly obedient and truthful, employ
ers to be courteous and just, servants
to be respectful and trustworthy, and
companions to be sympathetic and
congenial, and the instant that they
discover that any one is not as he
should be, the worry and veXation of
the day begins. "But ii ought 10 be So"
or, He ought to do so," is one of the
commonest exclamations we hear
usually given in excuse for some dis
appointment or dissatisfaction with
our environment.
Looking facts steadily in the face
never makes them any worse, and
need net make US unhopeful. Not
what England or Germany ought to
do, influenced Prince Alexander's ac-
tions, but just the attitude in which
the surrounding countries stood to
Bulgaria necessitated his abdication.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
Pocket Murder.
CENTRAL SHOTS OF THE ATLANTA con-
STITCTION.

CENTRAL SHOTS OF THE ATLANTA con-
STITUTIoS.
The capacious hip pocket should be re-
duced by statute.
Sudden epidemics of murder are liable
to occur in any locality in the Union
where public sentiment permits men 10
90 about with loaded hip-pockets.
When the grand inrieS and the courts
do their sworn duty the hip.pocket will
be thing of the past in Georgia.
The germ of murder turks in every
community when there is one man in II
who makes walking arsenal of himself
1t is safe to assume that the man who
carries concealed weapons is already q
murderer at heart.
This clip from an exchange is not made
because there is anything new or merito-
rious in it. 1t is no more than the pistol
powder pop from behind the breastworks
Of the war system. What do the hip
pocket gentlemen care for "central shots
at their pockets while they have reason
to believe that the "courts" will set three
times as much value on their lives as
they, the hip-pocketers may set on the
llNSS vi duy S3NS - 'i"N'"f ~
kill. And more: If it is sound policy to
"prepare for war in time Of peace" why
may not man prepare for self-defense in
time of quiet? "But who knows how
soon another nation might invade and
overrun our country if we were not pre-
pared to defend ourselves?" And who
knows how soon some man, brother
hip-pocketer, may assault him along the
way or in the crowd and take his life, il
he do not 60 prepared to defend himself?
Has "nation" any more authority to
stake the sword" than modern Peter?
Are not the teachings of Christ intended
for nations as truly as for individuals
People will not be Judged by nations in
the day of his power, but one by one.
"Every one of us shall give an account oi
himself to Cod"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
The Baby Argument.

A pastor spoke to gentleman in his
congregation about becoming mem
Der in full communion, when the fol
lowing little dialogue took place:
"I'lI not plead the baby argument
with you, Doctor"
"What is that?" "Why, that there
are a great many hypocrites in the
Church."
That gentleman did not wish to de-
clare himself on the Lords side. but
he was too manly to try tojustify him
self by the baby argument. 1t as q
baby argument. The fact that there
are hypocrites in the Church proves
that there are many good people there:
The existence of a forged bank bill
proves the existence of the bank ana
of many genuine bills. A spurious
coin proves the existence Of the genu-
inc coin Of which it is an imitation
There cannot be an imitation where
there it nothing TO initiate.
There is another way OF getting al
those people who use the baby argu'
ment for not being Christians. You
don't like hypocrites ?' No" "Well,
there are no hypocrites in heaven:
Why don't you try to 60 there? Hell
is fill of hypocrites. Why do you
keen ON the broad road that leads
there? If you don't like hypocrites,
strange that you should shun the only
place where there are none, ana rush
on to the place where they will all
spend eternity"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
co Nj MON S.
Scandal MOngerS.

DO you hear the scandal mongers
Passing by,
Breathing poison in a whisper,
In sigh?
Moving cautiously and slow,
Smiling Sweetly as they go.
Never noisy-giding smoothly as q snake
Slipping here and sliding there
Through the meadows fresh and fair,
Leaving subtle slime and poison IN thelt
wake.
Saw you not the scandal monger
AS she sat,
Beaming brightly meath the roses
On her hat?
In her dainty gloves and dress
Ange-lke, and nothing else.
Seemed she, casting smiles and pleasing
Once She shrugged and shook her head,
Raised her eyes and nothing said.
When you spoke OF friends, and yet 1t left q
doubt.
Did you watch the scandal monger
At the ball?
Through the music, rhythm, beauty,
Light and all:
Moving here and moving there,
With whisper light as air.
Casting shadows on sister woman's fame
Just whispered word or glance,
As she floated through the dance,
And doubt forever hangs upon name.
You will find the scandal mongers
Everywhere;
Sometimes men, but often women.
Young and fair.
Yet their tongues dri p foulcst slime,
And they spend their leisure time
Casting mud on those who climb by work
and worth.
Shun them, shun them as you 60
Shun them whether high or low,
They are the cursed serpents Of the earth.
Ne,U Orleans Picdy,tne.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
He Was q Gentleman.

Some amusing stories are told of the
wit and wisdom of London school
children. A class of Board school
were being examined orally in Scrip
ture. The history of Moses had for
some time been a special study. and
one of the examiners asked, "What
would you say of the general charac-
ter of Moses"
"He was meek" said one boy.
Brave" said another.
Learned" added q third boy.
"Please sir" piped forth a pale-faced
neatly-dressed lad, "he was a gentle
man."
"a gentleman?" asked the examin-
er. "How do you make that out?"
The boy promptly replied, in the
same thin, nervous voice, "Please, sir,
when the daughters of Jethro went to
the we'll to draw water, the shepherds
came and drove them away; and
Moses helped the daughters of Jethro,
and said to the shepherds, Ladies
first, please, gentlemen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
Christian Neighbor.
BY REV. SIDI II. BROWNE,
Af the Sautb Carolina Conference.
The People we "BeIievc In

It may be they are not specially agree
able or talented or popular, it may be we
even avoid them, their very presence be-
ing silent reproof Of our own doubtful
customs and habits, yet we "belleve III
them. "Believe in" what? In their sim
ceritv and consistency. These two things
make up character which we implicitly
trust. One who keeps his heart open to
new convictions of duty, who is ready to
amend his life though such amendment
should condemn his past actions-this
man must command our approval VIC
must "believe inn him. And he who III
addition to receiving new convictions OF
duty conforms his life thereto commands
our fullest faith BY their works We shall
know them is truth we prove every day,
and we are forced, sometimes against our
will, to trust man we have, perhaps, a
prejudice against, because by his consist
ent life he compels it. Too few men live
I'D to their faith-they too often indulge
i'm some doubtful act or custom, or make
a questionable trade as it is to their owu
pecuniary advantage, or wilfully do what
they know to be evil, not because they
lack an enlightened conscience but be-
cause they have not the courage or the
self-denial to practice what they know to
he right or best. Men too often stop short
of the best; they may do this or that
but is it the best they can do? 1 can in
dulge in this pleasure or I can leave thai
duty untouched and he pretty good fell
low, says one-quite as good as A or b.
why may not enjoy either. rather than
out off this pleasure or practice that sell
denial-one can do we'll enough without
drawing painfully near to self the line
between ought and ought not. Yet 1t is
with the heart as with tree or other veg
etable growth, ouly when we do the best
for it's development will it reach its high
est privilege. Each tree after its own
kind requires special pruning and dig
eing about it's roots so each one must give
his own heart its peculiar lessons in self
denial and activity, else one fails Of doing
the best for himself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31
HOUSE AND FARM.
The Uses of Lemons.

Lemons are one. of the most useful
fruits in our domestic economy.
Lemonade is not only luxury, but
exceedingly wholesome. 1t is good
Temperance drink.
The juice of a half lemcn in a
glass of water, without sugar, will fire.
quently cure sick headache.
If the hands be stained, there is
nothing that will remove the stain
better than a lemon or lemon and
salt. After the juice has been squeez-
ed from the lemon, the refuse eau be
used for the purpose.
Lemon juice and sugar, mixed very
thick, is useful to relieve coughs and
sore throats. 1t must be very acid a:
we'll as sweet.
Lemon juice is also very good rem
edy for rheumatism and the so-called
billiousness of spring. In the latter
case the juice should be taken before
breakfast, The pulp may also be eat
ell, avoiding every particle of skin.